8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2011)

Filed November 1, 2011For Securities:MPC

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2011, to report its third-quarter 2011 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing was to officially submit the press release announcing the company's financial results for the period ending October 31, 2011. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs investors and analysts to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release containing these crucial operational and financial condition updates. Investors should note that this filing serves as a formal notification of the earnings release. The comprehensive details regarding MPC's performance, including revenues, net income, earnings per share, and segment-specific results for the third quarter of 2011, are contained within the furnished press release. This event marks a key communication point for stakeholders to assess the company's recent financial health and operational achievements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2011.
  • 2The filing pertains to the company's third-quarter 2011 earnings.
  • 3The report's primary purpose is to furnish a press release announcing Q3 2011 financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1, the press release, contains the detailed earnings information.
  • 5The press release was issued on November 1, 2011.
  • 6The event date for the earliest reported event is October 31, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) third-quarter 2011 earnings by furnishing the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details the financial results and operational performance for the period.

The detailed financial results for MPC's third quarter of 2011 are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. This press release, dated November 1, 2011, contains the specific earnings figures and operational data.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It serves as a notification and provides access to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which includes the summary of the company's financial condition and results of operations for the third quarter of 2011.